History, Public History - Master of Arts

The accelerated pathway to a M.A. in History – Liberal Arts and History – Public History provides qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete up to 15 credits of approved accelerated coursework that fulfill both M.A. and B.A./B.S. degree requirements. Students admitted to this accelerated program will work with their academic advisor and the history graduate director to create a personalized accelerated program that conforms to the policies and procedures detailed below.

Eligibility for Admission to the History Accelerated Program (Liberal Arts and Public History)

  • Junior standing (minimum of 60 credits completed).
  • Completion of all prerequisite coursework.
  • 3.0 overall GPA.
  • Completion of History 288 with a B+ or better.
  • Completed application, including a letter of intent and two recommendations.

Terms of Enrollment in the History Accelerated Program (Liberal Arts and Public History)

  • Complete up to 15 accelerated credits. Students are required to work with the history graduate director to select and enroll in accelerated courses.
  • Earn a B or better in all accelerated courses.
  • Because the accelerated courses taken during this accelerated program also count toward the bachelor’s degree, this credit may not be transferable to graduate programs outside of UWEC.
  • Accelerated credits are billed at the graduate level tuition rate.
  • Acceptance into the history accelerated program does not guarantee acceptance into the history M.A. program.
  • Students may leave the history accelerated program at any time without consequences.

Completion of History Accelerated Program (Liberal Arts and Public History)

  • Submit graduate application for history M.A. program prior to completing bachelor’s degree.
  • Application of accelerated coursework to the graduate program will be confirmed upon admission into the history M.A. program and completion of the first term in the history M.A. program.